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Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry includes the following departments:
Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry includes the following departments:
*Dental Public Health Sciences
*Dental Public Health Sciences
*Endodontics
*Endodontology
*Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Medicine and Surgery
*Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Medicine and Surgery
*Orthodontics
*Orthodontics

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The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry
Typestate-related
Established1863
DeanDr. Amid I. Ismail
Location
Philadelphia
,
PA
,
U.S.
Websitedental.temple.edu

The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is a school of dentistry located in the United States city of Philadelphia. The school is now a part of Temple University, and one of the dental schools in the state of Pennsylvania. The average incoming class is 125 students.

History

The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry was established in 1863 as Philadelphia Dental College and is the second oldest continually functioning dental school in the country. The dental school became part of Temple University in 1907.[1][2] Formerly known as the Temple University School of Dentistry, the school's name was changed in December 2006 after a $10 million donation by the estate of Maurice H. Kornberg. It is situated in North Philadelphia and is well known for its significant clinical experience as well as extensive community involvement. Kornberg is currently undergoing an extensive renovation process that has already provided a brand new Orthodontics department and will soon add a new Pediatrics department and completely renovate the entire restorative department. This is all due to the aggressive expansion efforts of the dean, Dr. Amid Ismael.[3]

Academics

Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry awards following degree:

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine

The school also allows students to earn both Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master of Business Administration degrees in four or five years through DMD/MBA Program.[4]

Departments

Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry includes the following departments:

  • Dental Public Health Sciences
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Maxillofacial Pathology Medicine and Surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Periodontology and Oral Implantology
  • Restorative Dentistry

Accredition

Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is currently accredited by ADA.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Garretson Hospital Plans". The Philadelphia Record. 1908-07-19. p. 5. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  2. ^ Hilty, James W. "History". Temple University: 125 Years of Service to Philadelphia, the Nation, and the World. Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Temple unveils The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry". Temple.edu. 2006-12-13. Retrieved 2012-06-18.
  4. ^ [1][dead link‍]

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